Alexi Lalas’ State of the Union Podcast

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are joined by USWNT legend Heather O'Reilly to recap the two USA victories over South Africa over the weekend. What is next for Megan Rapinoe and where does she rank all-time?  With a little under a month before MLS Cup Playoffs, Alexi and Mosse recap the wild weekend that was and take you through standings in each conference. Will Messi and company take home the US Open Cup title over Houston on Wednesday?  Over in Europe, PSG and Atletico Madrid notched huge wins while Marseille & Ajax were marred in controversy.  We wrap the show by answering your questions in #AskAlexi before breaking down the future of soccer stadiums.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CHAMPIONS LEAGUE IS BACK! Alexi Lalas and David Mosse recap all the action including Christian Pulisic & Yunus Musah's draw vs. Newcastle and Arsenal's dismantling of Sergiño Dest, Malik Tillman, and Ricardo Pepi with PSV. (5:43) The guys then flip it forward to a loaded soccer weekend. Stateside, we have an MLS Cup Final rematch between Philadelphia vs LAFC. Across the pond, PSG and Marseille are set to lock horns in another Le Classique and Arsenal take on Spurs in the EPL. (29:47) We then answer your questions in #AskAlexi including getting rid of manufactured parity in MLS. (47:30) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse kick off the show by diving into the Messi debate. Inter Miami was thumped by Atlanta over the weekend while Messi was at home eating (questionable) pizza. Does MLS have an obligation to let people know well ahead of time if Messi is out? The duo then flips it to Europe where AC Milan and Christian Pulisic took a lopsided defeat at the hands of rivals Inter. It wasn't all bad news for Americans abroad, though, as Weston McKinnie & Tim Weah played a role in a big Juventus win. The guys also preview this week's Champions League matchups before answering your questions in #AskAlexi. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, Alexi Lalas and David Mosse recap the USMNT's improved performance against Oman where they were victorious 4-0. Was Weston McKinnie the best player on the pitch? (3:14) US Sporting Director Matt Crocker had some interesting things to say about the ongoing USWNT coaching search to TNT after the Oman match. What are the attributes he is looking for? (11:45)  The guys then flip it to the return of club soccer this weekend. Alexi and Mosse preview a loaded MLS slate including another edition of El Trafico and Cincinnati vs. Philadelphia. (27:03) The duo also dives into Christian Pulisic and Yunus Musah's opening Milan Derby this weekend. (32:30) During #AskAlexi, we talk about Messi potentially winning a treble and Bruce Springsteen vs. Taylor Swift. (43:14)  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join FOX Sports' Alexi Lalas and David Mosse to recap the USMNT's 3-0 win over Uzbekistan along with a preview of the matchup with Oman. Was the 3 goals against Uzbekistan enough for the product on the field? (5:07) Inter Miami continues to win without Messi! (32:22) How has he impacted this team, along with Messi's goal for Argentina against Ecuador. (33:45) Where do you rate Christian Pulisic in the all-time talk? (50:10) We wrap the show by answering your questions in #AskAlexi Does Alexi take an over or under 10 goals for Pulisic in Italy this year? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

State of the Union is BACK in studio! With Mosse continuing his vacation, Alexi Lalas is joined by Stu Holden to preview the USMNT's September window. What does a successful showing look like vs. Uzbekistan and Oman? Ballon d'Or candidates were announced yesterday which sparked a Messi vs Haaland debate. Who would you take on your team right now? We also grade Americans abroad who transferred into a new club this offseason. How would you rate Christian Pulisic, Yunus Musah, Tim Weah, and others at their new clubs? We wrap the show by answering your questions in #AskAlexi and settling the “Soccer capital of America” debate.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

State of the Union is BACK after a quick summer break. With Mosse continuing his much-deserved vacation, Stu Holden joined Alexi Lalas on a special live podcast where they broke down Messi's continued dominance in MLS, the United States roster ahead of the international break, and much more. Does Gregg Berhalter need a breakout performance in next summer's Copa America? The guys also take questions live from listeners including Alexi & Stu's take on Berhalter's interview with Vanity Fair. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are here to recap the Women's World Cup Final, as they got you covered with all the World Cup content that you need! The duo start the show by recapping Spain's nerve-wracking victory against England. How did Spain pull it off? What went wrong for England? Lalas and also make sure to recap the entire Women's World Cup, as they discuss the Golden Ball, Golden Boot, Golden Glove, and Young player of the tournament. To wrap up the show, they briefly talk about Lionel Messi's greatness in MLS Leagues Cup Final. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alexi Lalas, Stu Holden, Ari Hingst, and David Mosse are ready to recap the third-place match of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, as they got you covered with all the soccer content that you need. The squad start the show by recapping Sweden's victory over Australia and react to Vlatko Andonovski resigning from the USWNT. Where does the USWNT go from here? The squad also make sure to discuss the importance of Alessia Russio ahead of England's match against Spain in the World Cup Final. To wrap up the show, they predict who they believe will win the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are here to wrap up the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup semifinals, as they got you with all the soccer content that you need! The duo start the show by recapping England's gritty victory over Australia. Will England win the world cup? What went WRONG for Australia? Lalas and Mosse also make sure to preview the final and the third-place match. To wrap up the show, they talk about Lionel Messi and Inter Miami's 4-1 victory over the Philadelphia Union to advance to MLS Leagues Cup final. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are all in for the 2023 FIFA Women's Cup semifinals, as they got you covered with all the soccer content that you need! The duo start the show by analyzing Spain's thrilling victory over Sweden. Can Spain WIN the World Cup. What went WRONG for Sweden? Lalas and Mosse also make sure to preview England's matchup against Australia. Can the Aussies continue the magic? Will England advance to the finals? To wrap up the show, the duo recap some of the top transfers going on in Europe such as Neymar's move to Al-Hilal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are here to wrap up the quarterfinals of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, as they got you covered with all the soccer content that you need! The duo start the show by recapping Australia's amazing victory over France. Can Australia continue? Was that the BEST penalty shootout ever? Lalas and Mosse also make sure to analyze England's victory over Colombia. Can they go all the way? To wrap up the show, they break down Messi's brilliant performance against Charlotte FC in MLS Leagues Cup for Inter Miami. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are here to talk all about the quarterfinals of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, as they got you covered with all the soccer content that you need! The duo start the show by recapping Spain's thrilling victory over the Netherlands and Sweden's gritty win over Japan. Who is the favorite to win? Lalas and Mosse also make sure to talk about some USMNT transfer news surrounding players like Tyler Adams, Matt Turner, and Folarin Balogun. To wrap up the show, they look forward to tomorrow's quarterfinal matches. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alexi Lalas, Carli Lloyd and David Mosse are here to recap all the action from the Round of 16 in the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, as they got you covered with all the soccer content that you need! The trio start the show by analyzing Colombia's gritty victory over Jamaica. Can Colombia continue its historic run? Lalas, Lloyd and Mosse make sure to break down France's dominant victory over Morocco. Is France the favorites now? To wrap up the show, the they look forward to the quarterfinals and talk whether Neymar should join MLS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back for another show of SOTU, as they got you covered with all the Women's World Cup content that you need! The duo start the show by talking about England's tight victory against Nigeria. How far will England go in the World Cup? Is Lauren James going to be a HUGE loss? Afterwards, Lalas and Mosse recap Australia's impressive victory over Denmark. To wrap up the show, they talk about Messi's greatness in MLS Leagues Cup and look forward to tomorrow's games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are ready to talk all things USWNT, as they got you covered with all the soccer content that you need! The duo start the show by talking about the United States' stunning loss to Sweden in the Round of 16 in the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup. What went wrong? Will Vlatko Andonovski return as manager? Lalas and Mosse make sure to rate the United States' World Cup and also talk about the Netherlands' win against South Africa. To wrap up the show, they talk about the upcoming games in the round of 16. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are BACK for the knockout stage, as they got you covered with all the soccer content that you need! To start the show, the duo recap Spain's dominant victory over Switzerland & Japan's gritty victory over Norway. They also make sure to talk about USWNT's Lindsey Horan and the United States' matchup against Sweden. To wrap up the show, Lalas and Mosse also preview the Netherlands' matchup in the Round of 16. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The group stage of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup has finished as Alexi Lalas, Jen Cooper, and David Mosse have you covered with all the soccer content that you need! The trio start the show by recapping Morocco's impressive's victory over Colombia and Germany's shocking exit in the World Cup. Lalas, Cooper, and Mosse then recap all the action in the group stage, as they name a player, match, and team of the group stage! To wrap up the show, they look ahead to the knockout stages! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are ready to recap all the action as they got you covered with all the Women's World Cup content that you need! The duo start the show by analyzing Sweden's impressive victory over Argentina. Should USWNT be concerned? Lalas and Mosse then break down South Africa's thrilling victory over Italy & Brazil's stunning elimination from the World Cup. What went wrong for Brazil? To wrap up the show, they look ahead to tomorrow's games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are ready to talk all things USWNT, as they got you covered with all the World Cup content that you need! The duo start by analyzing the United States' narrow 0-0 draw against Portugal. Has the world caught up to the USWNT? Is the USWNT ready for the knockout stages? Lalas and Mosse also recap Netherland's impressive victory over Vietnam before moving on to England's dominant victory over China. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse dive into all the games of today's matches within the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup, as they got you covered with all the World Cup content that you need! To start the show, Lalas and Mosse analyze Canada's exit within the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup. What went wrong? Will Australia make a deep run in the knockout stages? The duo also make sure to talk about Zambia's victory over Costa Rica and Nigeria's draw against Ireland as well as previewing the USWNT's matchup against Portugal! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back to recap all the action as they got you covered with all the World Cup content that you need. The duo start the show by recapping Colombia's stunning victory over Germany. How did Colombia pull it off? Lalas and Mosse also make sure to recap yesterday's matches. Is Sweden the favorite now? Did France get their swagger back? Will Brazil qualify into the knockout stages? To wrap up the show, they analyze the remaining matches from today's game such as New Zealand's crushing draw against Switzerland and Norway's DOMINATING victory over the Philippines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and Jimmy Conrad are here to talk all things World Cup! Lalas and Conrad start the show by recapping England's performance over Denmark & China's victory over Haiti. Conrad and Lalas also react to Yunus Musah being in the final stages of joining A.C. Milan & touch on Christian Pulisic playing against Weston McKennie. To wrap up the show, Lalas and Conrad react to the Chucky Lozano/LAFC rumors and preview tonight's World Cup matches! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are BACK as they're ready to talk all things Women's World Cup! The duo start the show by recapping Portugal's impressive victory over Vietnam. Should the USWNT be concerned? Lalas and Mosse also make sure to talk to talk about Nigeria's victory over Australia & South Africa's draw against Argentina. To wrap up the show, Lalas and Mosse preview Haiti's matchup against China. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are here to thing all things USWNT after their second match of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup. The duo first start by analyzing the USWNT's tie against the Netherlands. Who impressed? Who disappointed? What went wrong for the USWNT in the first half? Lalas and Mosse also make sure to preview the USWNT's upcoming matches. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse come to you from day seven of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup. The duo start the show by previewing the USWNT's matchup against the Netherlands. Who must impress for the USWNT? Will the USWNT win? Lalas and Mosse also make sure to discuss Lionel's Messi eye-opening performance in his first start for Inter Miami against Atlanta United in the Leagues Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alexi Lalas, Heather O'Reilly and Stu Holden are here to recap all the action from matchday one of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup. The duo analyze the impressive performances from the USWNT's Sophia Smith against Vietnam, Germany's Alexandra Popp against Morocco, and Brazil's Ary Borges against Panama. They also make sure to break down who they believe is the strongest team right now to win the World Cup. Presented by State Farm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are ready to recap all the soccer from day five of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup! The duo starts by talking Germany's dominating victory over Morocco. Is Germany the favorites now? Lalas and Mosse also recap Italy's victory over Argentina and Brazil's victory over Panama. They also make sure to react to Christian Pulisic's debut with A.C. Milan and talk Kylian Mbappé potentially joining Al Hilal. Presented by State Farm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Another day of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup has past as Alexi Lalas and David Mosse have you covered with all the soccer content that you need! The duo first break down Sweden's victory over South Africa. Did they disappoint? Afterwards, Lalas and Mosse recap the Netherland's performance against Portugal & France's draw against Jamaica. Should USWNT fans be worried about their competition? Presented by State Farm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alexi Lalas, Stu Holden, Heather O'Reilly, and David Mosse are ready to react to the USWNT, as they got you with all the soccer content that you need! The squad start by breaking down the USWNT's victory over Vietnam. Who impressed? What was the biggest takeaway? Lalas, Holden, O'Reilly and Mosse also make sure to discuss what the USWNT must change in their second group stage match against the Netherlands. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Day two of the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup brought the festivities as Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are here to bring you all the soccer content that you need! The duo recap Nigeria vs. Canada, Philippines vs. Switzerland & Spain vs. Costa Rica, along with the action from day one! Among the matches, Lalas and Mosse break down Spain's impressive victory and also preview the USWNT's World Cup campaign. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

State of the Union presented by State Farm previews the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup alongside Alexi Lalas, David Mosse, and Heather O'Reilly! The trio talk all things World Cup! To start the show, the trio talk about the USWNT's group and what the USWNT have to do to succeed in the World Cup. They also make sure to talk about who is the USWNT's most important player and potential breakout stars. To wrap up the show, the trio reveal who they believe will win the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alexi Lalas are David Mosse are in SYDNEY as they got you covered with all the soccer content that you need! The duo first dive into the Women's World Cup. Can the USWNT win AGAIN? Who are the biggest threats? What is the biggest storylines? Continuing with the American theme, Lalas and Mosse react to the Copa América logo being revealed and discuss how important the tournament is for the future of the USMNT. To wrap up the show, they talk about Lionel Messi & Inter Miami, while also making sure to bring coverage on Cristiano Ronaldo's comments on the Saudi League being better than MLS.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back as they are ready to talk all things Gold Cup! The duo first react to the USMNT's loss to Panama in the Gold Cup quarterfinals. Did the USMNT undervalue the Gold Cup? Who impressed? Continuing with the CONCACAF theme, they analyze Mexico's impressive victory over Jamaica and break down whether Jimmy Lozano is the right guy as Mexico's manager. Switching over to the USL, Lalas and Mosse react to the USL preparing to vote on promotion/relation with their league and break down what it means for the future of U.S. Soccer. The guys also react to Christian Pulisic officially joining A.C. Milan and touch on the reported rumors of A.C. Milan being interested in Yunus Musah, Folarin Balogun. To wrap up the show, Lalas and Mosse talk about the FIFA Women's World Cup and how many goals players such as Trinity Rodman can bag! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are joined by FOX Sports Writer Laken Litman as they got you covered with all things soccer! Lalas and Mosse first start the show by recapping the USMNT's impressive victory over Canada in the Gold Cup quarterfinals. Who impressed? Who disappointed? The duo also make sure to talk about Landon Donovan's comments on Christian Pulisic & MLS. Continuing with the American theme, Lalas, Mosse, and Litman recap the USWNT's 2-0 victory over Wales and preview the FIFA Women's World Cup. Who are the contenders? Who are the dark horses? To wrap up the show, Lalas and Mosse talk U.S. Soccer climate with the women's national team and Lalas touches on Megan Rapinoe's retirement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are ready to talk all things soccer as they got you covered with all the soccer content that you need! The duo first analyze USWNT's matchup against Wales. What lineup will Vlatko Andonovski play? Is USWNT ready? Keeping up with the American theme, Lalas and Mosse talk USMNT & the Gold Cup. They also make sure to break down the latest news surrounding the transfer rumors of Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie. Moving over to MLS, Lalas and Mosse recap the L.A. Galaxy's impressive victory over LAFC and talk whether Riqui Puig is a BIG-TIME MLS player. To wrap up the show, Lalas and Mosse talk about the appeal of playing in MLS and Europe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are back for a patriotic episode, as they got you covered with all the soccer content that you need! The duo first react to USMNT's victory over Trinidad & Tobago. Within the conversation, they discuss whether Jesús Ferreira is unfairly a punching bag for USMNT fans and debate who has impressed so for the United States. Lalas and Mosse also make sure to react to the other Gold Cup games such as Mexico's loss to Qatar. Keeping with the CONCACAF theme, Lalas and Mosse react to the latest transfer news and rumors surrounding USMNT players such as Christian Pulisic and Brenden Aaronson. Moving over to MLS, the duo recap the top games from the weekend and also look ahead to the big matchup between the L.A. Galaxy and LAFC on 4th of July. To wrap up the show, Lalas and Mosse talk soccer development and USMNT playing Brazil in the past on 4th of July! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are BACK as they got you covered with all the USMNT soccer content that you need! The duo first react to Timothy Weah joining Juventus and what this means for his career. They also make sure to talk about the club situations surrounding Brandon Vazquez and Ricardo Pepi. Continuing with the American theme, Lalas and Mosse analyze USMNT's 6-0 victory over St. Kitts & Nevis. Who shined in the win? Who disappointed? Does Jesús Ferreira get too much hate? Within the USMNT Gold Cup topic point, Lalas reacts to Landon Donovan's comments on dual-nats. Continuing with the subject of the Gold Cup, they discuss the Canadian Soccer Federation's financial issues and what it means for the future of Canadian Soccer. To wrap up the show, Lalas and Mosse make sure to talk about Tata Martino officially becoming Inter Miami's manager and Lalas touches on the Cuban soccer team within the Gold Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are ready to talk all things Gold Cup as they got you covered with all the soccer content that you need! The duo first react to USMNT's performance against Jamaica. Who shined? Who disappointed? They also make sure to debate whether Jesús Ferreira or Brandon Vazquez is the better forward for USMNT. Lalas and Mosse also make sure to analyze Mexico's result against Honduras and break down why Mexico was able to be so impressive in their first match. Continuing with the American theme, Lalas and Mosse break the latest transfer rumors surrounding players such as Folarin Balogun, Tyler Adams, and Christian Pulisic. To wrap up the show, Lalas talks the emotions of being inducted to the California Sports Hall of Fame! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are BACK in the brand new, state-of-the-art FOX studios as they got you covered with all the soccer content that you need! The duo first talk about Gregg Berhalter. Does Berhalter need to deliver results asap? Does he have any pressure toward him? Keeping with the USMNT theme, Lalas and Mosse talk about USMNT's Gold Cup hopes and which players they hope to see shine in the tournament. To wrap up the show, Lalas reacts to Gareth Bale's comments on MLS players being more accepting to losing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are joined by Jen Cooper, member of the FOX Sports' research team for the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup as well as both the 2018 and 2022 FIFA Men's World Cups, as they dive into all things USWNT and the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup. The trio analyze the roster that Vlatko Andonovski will be taking to Australia & New Zealand. Any snubs? Any surprises? They also make sure to break down the toughest challengers toward USWNT's three-peat hopes and predict who they believe will win the FIFA World Cup! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alexi Lalas and David Mosse are BACK as they got you covered with all the CONCACAF Nations League content that you need! The duo first react to USMNT's impressive performance against Canada in the final. Did Folarin Balogun steal the show? Can Gio Reyna continue this performance with Gregg Berhalter? They also make sure to discuss whether USMNT needs to play stronger teams in the future and whether Gregg Berhalter will need to earn trust back from the USMNT players ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices